If you received a traffic complaint, please review the following information. You must respond to the Court in person or, if eligible, use the options below, on or before the date/time indicated on your complaint. If after reviewing the information below you still have questions, please contact the Court directly. 

Lake Havasu City Municipal Court is open from 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, with walk-up window hours 8:30-4:30. If you are under 18 years of age a parent/guardian must accompany you to court.

CRIMINAL CHARGES

If the charge filed against you is CRIMINAL, you must appear in court on the date and time specified on the traffic citation or complaint. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR a Warrant will be issued for your arrest.  These actions may be reported to the Motor Vehicle Division, which could affect your right to drive or re-register your vehicle(s).

CIVIL TRAFFIC CHARGES

Civil Traffic cases may be resolved prior to the appearance date on your citation by one of the following options:

OPTION 1 - ATTEND DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS

Attending Defensive Driving School (DDS) provides the opportunity to have one eligible charge dismissed. You may complete DDS for one moving violation every 12 months. By doing so you will not need to appear in Court and there will be no points assessed to your driving record. The School will collect payment at the time of registration. Visit azdrive.com for a full list of all eligible violations.

Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders may be eligible to attend DDS only if, the holder was driving a vehicle requiring a class D or M license and the vehicle was NOT being used for commercial purposes.

The Court will only accept classes which are certified by the Arizona Supreme Court. To find a school visit azdrive.com or call the number below (automated response only). You must enroll and complete the online program at least ten days prior to your next court date. The registration process can take up to (3) days to complete. Once registered if you find you need more time to complete the class, you will need to make a request for a continuance in writing with the court. There is no guarantee your request will be granted.

OPTION 2 - PLEA RESPONSIBLE/PAY THE FINE

Waive your right to a hearing, enter a plea of responsible, and pay the fine. You do not need to appear in court. If you exercise this option, the conviction may appear on your driving record and you waive your right to a hearing. The Court is required to report convictions of moving violations and no insurance violations to the Motor Vehicle Division, which then may impose additional consequences upon your driving privileges.

Payment must be received by the Court prior to your court date. Payment can be made online at azcourtpay.com, by mail in the provided envelope, in person, or by fax (928) 680-0193. We suggest allowing at least 5-7 days for a mailed payment. If you intend to plea responsible but cannot afford to pay the full amount of the court fines and fees as it would constitute an economic burden, you may request a time payment plan with the Court. A time payment fee of $20.00 will be assessed.

• Mail a check or money order payable to: Lake Havasu Municipal Court
  92 Acoma Blvd S. Lake Havasu City, Az 86403
• Pay online by clicking the link below.
  PAY YOUR TRAFFIC TICKET
• Mail or fax a credit card authorization form. Click the link below to download credit card authorization form.
  CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION FORM
  (928) 680-0193

If you choose to personally appear at the court, please wait at least ten (10) business days from when you received the citation.

OPTION 3 - REQUEST A HEARING

FEE SCHEDULE

Listed below are Violation Codes with fine amounts including Mandatory state surcharges and assessments.  If Violation is not listed contact the court.

SPEED VIOLATIONS

Additional Violation Information*

A.R.S 28-645A3A – Red Light Violations: Persons found responsible or entering a plea of responsible for red-light traffic control signals, including flashing stop signals violations, will be ordered by the Motor Vehicle Division to attend and successfully complete Traffic Survival School.

A.R.S 28-907(A)/(B) – Fail to Properly use a Child Restraint System: If issued for failing to equip the motor vehicle with child restraint system and proof of subsequent remediation is presented the Court shall suspend the civil penalty.

Acceptable forms of proof are: Presentation of the actual child restraint system; Presentation of a photograph of the child restraint system installed in the vehicle or Presentation of a receipt that reflects the proof of purchase of a child restraint system.

LAP/SEAT BELT REQUIRED

REGISTRATION/DRIVER LICENSE VIOLATIONS

Additional Violation Information*

A.R.S 28-3151 – Driving without a valid Driver’s License and proper endorsement: When provided proof that Defendant has become licensed to drive, the Court may reduce the total civil penalty

A.R.S 28-3169 – Failure to possess a Driver’s License While Operating a Motor Vehicle: This charge shall be Dismissed if the Defendant can provide proof that Driver’s license was current at the time of Violation. This proof must be received on/or prior to Defendant’s appearance date.

A.R.S 28-2153 – Fail to Register a Vehicle for the Current Registration year: With an acceptable form of proof of registration and registration was not expired more than 30 day(s), the Court shall suspend civil penalty. 

A.R.S 28-2158C – Fail to carry Registration Card in vehicle: The court shall suspend civil penalty if Defendant provides a registration card that was current at the time the violation occurred.

A.R.S 28-2532 – Fail to Register or display plates for the Current Registration Year: With an acceptable form of proof of current registration in this State the Court shall Dismiss the violation.  Proof such as: MVD receipt reflecting the vehicle has been registered in this state; A photo of the Arizona plate that reflects tags for the current registration year.

INSURANCE VIOLATIONS

Additional Violation Information*

A.R.S 28-4135 A – Fail to Possess or Present Evidence of Financial Responsibility: Violation carries a fine ranging from $955.80 to $1845.80. The violation is not Dismissible however, it may be reduced to $297.00. Defendant would need to present an acceptable form of BOTH of the following:

That the Defendant has not been found responsible for a violation of section 28-4135 within the past twenty-four months or not more than one violation within the past thirty-six months as evidenced by the Defendants MVD driving record; and that the Defendant has purchased a six-month policy of insurance that meets the requirement of A.R.S 28-4009.

A.R.S 28-4135 (B) & (C) – No Proof of Insurance: Violation carries a fine ranging from $955.80 to $1845.80.  If Insurance was current at the time, charge may be Dismissed when Proof provided to the Court. Acceptable form of proof would be presentation of a current insurance card or insurance document that reflects the motor vehicle was insured at the time violation occurred.

If the vehicle was uninsured at the time of violation however, Defendant can provide proof to the court that a (6) month policy has been purchased the civil penalty may be reduced. This proof would need to be received prior to defendant’s appearance date.

A.R.S 28-4139A – Displaying Suspended Number Plate: Violation carries a fine amount of $510.80.  Charge may be Dismissed if Defendant presents a Mandatory Insurance Suspension Clearance letter from the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division. 

CITY ORDINANCE - PARKING VIOLATIONS

WATER VIOLATION